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Henry Ford News: 1st National Guideline for Sudden Hearing Loss Published
May 1, 2012
The first national treatment guideline for sudden hearing loss, a frightening condition that sends thousands in the U.S. to the emergency room each year, was published this month in the journal Otolar... Read More
Research
Hearing Loss Linked to Three-Fold Risk of Falling
April 30, 2012
Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills, including dementia. However, a new study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher suggests that hearing loss may also be a r... Read More
Research
Bongiovi Acoustics: New Bud of the Listen to Your Buds Campaign
April 29, 2012
Bongiovi Acoustics, a cutting edge audio company dedicated to the hearing health of the young, has become an official sponsor of the Listen To Your Buds campaign of the American Speech-Language-Hearin... Read More
Associations
House Research Institute Presents 'Hear the Experts' at the Directors Guild of America in New York
April 28, 2012
New York Times Best-Selling Author Lee Woodruff Will Open the Evening with a Brief Talk. The House Research Institute is proud to present Hear the Experts, an entertaining and informative evening dedi... Read More
Associations
How Could a Deaf Person Learn Music Theory?
April 27, 2012
iPad Offers An Unexpected Opportunity for Accessibility. This was one of the questions planted in software developer Troy A. Peterson's head after hearing a keynote by author and accessibility advocat... Read More
Industry
Spectrum Brands' Rayovac® Division Crowned by Prestigious Queen's Award for Second Consecutive Year
April 26, 2012
Rayovac® Honored by the Queen of England, Receiving Enterprise Award in International Trade. Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a diversified and global consumer products company with mar... Read More
Industry
Siemens Hearing Instruments UK Lends an Ear to Local Charity
April 25, 2012
Crawley based manufacturer helps raise over £2000. Siemens Hearing Instruments has assisted staff member Stewart Heaysman raise over £2000 for Mankind, a charity that provides counselling... Read More
Industry
Neuromonics Clinical Summary Details Results of Effective Tinnitus Treatment
April 24, 2012
Downloadable paper speaks to long-term efficacy of Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment. For sufferers of tinnitus, the condition described as ringing in the ears when no external sounds are present, treatm... Read More
Industry
Minnesota PRSA Honors Starkey Hearing Technologies' Publication with Classics Award
April 24, 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that the Minnesota chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recognized Inno... Read More
Industry
Free Online Series on Prevention of Domestic Violence Among People with Disabilities to Feature Expert Speakers from National Organizations
April 23, 2012
Nationwide, women with disabilities have identified issues of violence and abuse as the highest health priority. Estimates show that at least 85% of women with disabilities are victims of domestic vio... Read More
Associations
House Research Institute Presents 'Hear the Experts' at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles
April 22, 2012
NBC4 Weathercaster Fritz Coleman Will Serve as Emcee. The House Research Institute is proud to present Hear the Experts, an entertaining and informative evening dedicated to educating adults about com... Read More
Associations
Dave Myers to Deliver Keynote at HLAA Convention 2012
April 21, 2012
David Myers, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address, Accelerating Progress toward the Looping of America and Doubled Hearing Instrument Functionality, at the Opening Session of the HLAA Convention on... Read More
Associations
Beltone Launches New Website
April 20, 2012
New user-friendly design includes upgraded office locator and expanded information on hearing health. www.beltone.com - Beltone, the most trusted brand for quality hearing products, today announced th... Read More
Industry
Vanderbilt Offers Headphone Safety Tips to Parents and Teenagers to Prevent Long-Term Hearing Loss
April 19, 2012
With the proliferation of smart phones, portable gaming systems and media players, more children—especially teenagers - are listening to ear buds and headphones at dangerously high volume levels... Read More
Associations
AAPD is Accepting Applications for the 2012-2013 Youth Transitions Fellowship
April 19, 2012
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), in coordination with The HSC Foundation, are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Youth Transitions Fellow. The Youth Transitions F... Read More
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Makes Research More Accessible for Healthcare Professionals with New App for iPad
April 18, 2012
The Lancet, the world's leading independent general medical journal, today announced its first app for iPad is now available on the App Store. The Lancet App is an innovative article-based navigation... Read More
Industry
Monthly Review - Introducing Rachelle Butts
April 17, 2012
Spring is upon us, which means a lot of industry news including here at AudiologyOnline! I'm excited to tell you that we've appointed a new president of AudiologyOnline, Rachelle Butts. Rachelle hails... Read More
AO News
2012-2016 NIDCD Strategic Plan
April 17, 2012
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is pleased to present our 2012-2016 NIDCD Strategic Plan. You may view the Plan at www.nidcd.nih.gov/about/plans/strategic/... Read More
Associations
HearPO® Announces American Legion Agreement, Extending Hearing Healthcare Benefits to Millions of Americans
April 16, 2012
HearPO, one of the largest providers of hearing healthcare programs in the United States, announced today that it has signed an agreement with The American Legion National Headquarters. This contract... Read More
Industry
Free 'HearForever' Seminars Presented by Honeywell to Promote Effective Workplace Hearing Conservation Programs
April 16, 2012
Honeywell Safety Products will present a series of free seminars in May 2012 throughout the U.S. Gulf region that will help safety professionals improve their Hearing Conservation Programs and prevent... Read More
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